Bird Flu :: Bird flu strain found in Germany
Bird flu virus had been discovered in the bodies of eight dead birds found in the state of Bavaria, the southern German city of Nuremberg.
Bird flu
Avian influenza — known informally as avian flu or bird flu — refers to “influenza caused by viruses adapted to birds.” Most human contractions of the avian flu are a result of either handling dead infected birds or from contact with infected fluids.
Bird Flu :: Vietnam confirms first bird flu death since 2005
A patient suffering from bird flu died in northern Vietnam, state television announced, the first death from avian influenza in the country since 2005, bringing the number of dead to 43 as the virus continues to spread through poultry stocks.
Bird Flu :: Egyptian girl dies of H5N1 bird flu virus, Egypt
A ten year old Egyptian girl, from a southern part of Egypt, contracted the deadly H5N1 avian flu virus and died on saturday.
Bird Flu :: Update on Avian Influenza H7N2 Infection, UK
The UK Health Protection Agency contributed to the public health management of the recent avian influenza incident in Wales and the north west of England by providing expert support and advice to the National Public Health Service for Wales (NPHS) and by coordinating the response within England.
Bird Flu :: Indonesia bird flu ? 16 year old female died
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza.
Bird Flu :: WHO updates on UK’s H7N2 Avian influenza
Following the confirmation on 25 May 2007 by Health Authorities of the United Kingdom, of influenza A/H7N2 virus infection in four individuals (two in Wales and two in north-west England) exposed to infected poultry at smallholding, Corwen Farm, Conwy, Wales, the National Public Health Service (NPHS) for Wales is continuing with the investigation of the incident and with the implementation of public health measures.
Bird Flu :: Indonesian teenager dies of H5N1 bird flu
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza.
Bird Flu :: Vietnam bird flu infects slaughterhouse worker
Bird flu H5N1 strain of avian influenza was confirmed in a poultry worker in Vietnam, last week. The man has been hospitalized since last saturday and is recovering.
Bird Flu :: Veterinarians at increased risk of avian influenza virus infection
Veterinarians who work with birds are at increased risk for infection with avian influenza virus and should be among those with priority access to pandemic influenza vaccines and antivirals, according to a study conducted by researchers in the University of Iowa College of Public Health.
Bird Flu :: Blood of bird flu victims offers treatment
Using antibodies derived from immune cells from recent human survivors of H5N1 avian influenza to successfully treat H5N1-infected mice as well as protect them from an otherwise lethal dose of the virus, revealed by researchers.